Pune Metro Water Leak 'Condensation Overflow' Caused By Glitch In AC System: Metro Authority

Pune, Maharashtra: Pune Metro authorities have clarified that the water leading inside a Metro coach in the city was not rainwater but condensation overflow caused by a technical issue in the air-conditioning system. The video had sparked concern among passengers while raising questions over the quality of metro infrastructure.

The video, shared on social media, triggering public outrage, showed water dripping inside one of the metro coaches, leading to confusion and discussions among commuters and citizens about the condition of the metro system. The video was circulated on Friday when city received heavy rainfall in the evening hours.

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However, a senior metro official has clarified that the incident took place on May 21 at around 6.40 pm in Train Set-5 stationed at Ramwadi Metro Station on Metro Line-2. He said the water leakage was caused due to choking of the HVAC drainage system and was not linked to rainwater entering the coach. “Dust accumulation led to blockage in the drainage pipe, due to which condensation water generated by the air-conditioning system could not flow out and started collecting inside the coach.

According to metro officials, the issue was immediately reported by the train operator, following which the concerned HVAC unit was shut down and the situation was brought under control. The Pune Metro administration described the incident as a technical issue and appealed to citizens not to believe rumours or misinformation surrounding the viral video.

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